Welcome to Tuned In, our new monthly series celebrating the best in Canadian music! Each month, we’ll highlight five standout Canadian artists who’ve dropped buzzworthy new tracks across genres like pop, rock, country, and experimental. From chart-topping hits to hidden gems, we’re here to help you discover Canada’s freshest music releases. Dive into November’s must-hear tracks and join us in celebrating the artists shaping the Canadian music scene!
“DIE WITHOUT A FIGHT” – Freddie Dredd
Genre: Phonk, Hip-hop
Release date: Nov 21, 2024
Artist’s Hometown: Oshawa, Ontario
“DIE WITHOUT A FIGHT” by Freddie Dredd is a standout track from his latest project, Cease & Disintegrate. The song masterfully blends his signature lo-fi production with a dreamy edge, pairing gritty beats and dark, introspective lyrics. True to Freddie Dredd’s style, it carries a haunting energy, super catchy melody, raw vocal delivery, and eerie atmosphere. This track highlights Freddie Dredd’s ability to fuse underground rap aesthetics with mainstream appeal, cementing his place as a unique voice in the Canadian hip-hop scene.
Ryan Mitchel Chassels, professionally known as Freddie Dredd, is a Canadian rapper, singer, producer, and songwriter celebrated for his gritty, lo-fi beats, vintage samples, and dark, intense lyricism – a style often compared to $UICIDEBOY$. He rose to prominence on TikTok, where several of his tracks, including “GTG,” “Opaul,” “Limbo,” and “Cha Cha,” went viral. A member of the Sixset music collective, FreddIe Dredd releases music under RCA Records and Doomshop. He has also teamed up with notable artists Yung Gravy and bbno$, further expanding his reach.
Listen to Freddie Dredd on Spotify or check him out on Instagram.
“Adrenaline” – Lennikim
Genre: Dark Alt-Pop
Release date: Nov 8, 2024
Artist’s Hometown: Montreal, Quebec
“Adrenaline” by Lennikim first caught our attention with the insane visuals he’s been posting on social media to promote the song. This electrifying track blends alternative pop energy with a bold aesthetic. Featuring a cool hook that’s bound to get stuck in your head, an edgy beat, and dark sonic elements, it’s a standout release for the artist. Following his 2023 single “Things I Want,” this song marks a major step in his move toward a new English-language music direction and further solidifies his position as a Canadian artist to keep an eye on.
Born in Montreal in 2001, Lennikim is a multi-talented singer, songwriter, actor, and producer. He launched his music career in 2015 and rose to fame in France with his debut album Les Autres (2017). After spending three years in Paris touring, acting, and appearing on shows like Dancing with the Stars and Miraculous, he returned to Canada in 2020 during the pandemic. Now, following a two-year hiatus, Lennikim is back with his first English-language EP, led by the single Things I Want, released on October 27, 2023, as a preview of what’s to come.
Listen to Lennikim on Spotify or check him out on Instagram.
“My Bedroom” –Tilsen, Laila and Robyn Ottolini
Genre: Country-Pop
Release date: Nov 15, 2024
Artist’s Hometown: Toronto, Toronto, Uxbridge, Ontario
“My Bedroom” is a country-pop collaboration between Canadian artists Robyn Ottolini, Tilsen, and Laila. With relatable lyrics about protecting your safe space, catchy melodies, and vibrant pop-country energy, the track is perfect for fans of Kacey Musgraves or Taylor Swift. It showcases a refreshing blend of modern country and pop influences infused with a raw and honest edge – and an empowering message. The track, along with all the videos they’ve been posting on social media to promote it, are giving dreamy, soft, and delicate girl power to the max. We can’t wait to see what’s next for all of these talented artists.
[Press Release, The Nice Girls, Nov. 15, 2024] After opening for Shania Twain, platinum/top 10 Canadian radio artist Robyn Ottolini teamed up with indie darling Tilsen & emerging queer voice/best friend Laila to kick boys out of their bedrooms and create the country-pop collab nobody knew to ask for. With a combined 220 mil. streams/434k Tiktok followers, they debuted the song live at TIMVF, & took over socials with dreamy/cinematic content and meta ads. They’ve garnered support from “New Music Friday”, “All About Country”, Grayson Music Group, and CBC Radio.
Check out Tilsen, Laila, and Robyn Ottolini on Instagram or listen to them on Spotify.
“Let You Down” – Born Ruffians
Genre: Indie Rock
Release date: Nov 19, 2024
Artist’s Hometown: Midland, Ontario
Born Ruffians, the beloved Toronto-based indie band, has just released their latest single, “Let You Down“. The song features a bouncy synth hook and an alt-pop vibe, with frontman Luke Lalonde describing it as a reflection on the emotional struggle of being trapped in one’s own mind. Lalonde shares that the track is deeply personal, written to his wife, who provides him with unwavering support in his moments of vulnerability. With this release, Born Ruffians continue to evolve their sound, blending catchy pop sensibilities with raw emotion, further establishing their legacy as Canadian indie-rock darlings.
Born Ruffians is a Canadian indie rock band formed in Midland, Ontario, in 2004. The group consists of Luke Lalonde (vocals, guitar), Mitch DeRosier (bass), Steve Hamelin (drums), and Maddy Wilde (keyboards, vocals), who joined in 2020. Initially gaining attention during the indie blog boom of the mid-2000s, they became prominent within Toronto’s vibrant music scene alongside bands like Broken Social Scene and Tokyo Police Club. Their latest single hints at a forthcoming studio album expected in fall 2025.
Listen to them on Spotify or check them out on Instagram.
“Perfect Soul” – Spiritbox
Genre: Metalcore, Alt-metal, Prog-metal
Release date: Nov 17, 2024
Artist’s Hometown: Victoria, B.C.
“Perfect Soul” is the latest release from Canadian metalcore band Spiritbox. With a more atmospheric tone than some of their previous tracks, this song showcases the band’s signature blend of djent-infused riffs and frontwoman Courtney LaPlante’s powerful vocals. The track’s captivating chorus and emotive delivery will resonate with fans of Spiritbox’s earlier hits like “The Summit” and “Circle With Me.” “Perfect Soul” offers a compelling preview of what’s to come from the beloved B.C. band.
Spiritbox is a Canadian progressive metal band formed in 2015 by Courtney LaPlante and Michael Stringer after their departure from Iwrestledabearonce. Initially a studio project, the duo blended metalcore, djent, and atmospheric elements with melodic vocals. Their self-titled debut EP in 2017 garnered attention, followed by the highly successful Eternal Blue album in 2021. Spiritbox has earned significant recognition in the metal scene for their dynamic sound and powerful live performances, continuing to evolve with each release.
Listen to them on Spotify or check them out on Instagram.
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Written by Maya Malkin
Illustrated by Holly Li
